Review: Fat Tui

What a better way to end a morning’s stroll through the Abel Tasman National Park than to finish with a hearty burger at The Fat Tui. It’s located right at the entrance to the park, and when it’s open (after 12pm) it is very well sign-posted. The set up is simple; a food-truck with a bunch of picnic tables in front. The menu is also simple: about 10 different burgers or fish and chips. There are a few other bits and pieces, for example fried donuts and ice-cream, but it sells itself as a burger joint, and for good reason.

The burgers are large. Those with smaller appetites could easily share a burger, especially if fries are ordered as well. My group all ordered burgers, so I branched out and ordered the fish and chips. The fish was delightfully fresh with a super crunchy batter and my kumara fries were the best I have ever had (and I don’t often say that!). The food is all relatively cheap, about $15 per person. Mind the cheeky wekas though – they are not afraid to jump up onto the tables and pinch your food if they think you aren’t looking!